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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.12, 1,179.59 and 439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.12, 1,179.59 and 439.25 is: 659.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.12 : 1,179.59 = 439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.12/1,179.59 = 439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.12x = 1,179.59 × 439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.12x = 518,126.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,126.81/786.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.09

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